Haydn's last piano work is also considered to be his most famous single work for this instrument. The minor theme is filled with emotional depth: a melancholy andante in F minor, with variations, as only a genius can do them, that almost sounds like a free fantasia (thus described in a review of the time). The form is also demanding: not merely one theme but two - one in a major key, the other in a minor one - are varied in turn. The autograph gives one to believe that the work was originally intended to be the first movement of a sonata. This single edition has been taken from the recently revised volume of Piano pieces (HN 224) and furnished with a detailed commentary. Henle also recently published a facsimile of Haydn's autograph of the Variations in f minor: HN 3218.

Robert W. Smith's latest original work for the beginning band will be a valued addition to your concert or festival program. Bold and exciting, Valiance (A Heroic Overture for Band) is composed using only a one octave range for each instrument. Teaching oThe Sound Foundations and Rising Band Series are carefully written to provide quality programming correlated to the first four semesters of band instruction. The Sound Foundations Series includes publications at two grade levels identifiable by color. The RED Grade .5 Sound Foundations Series is built upon the rhythmic skills and first six notes introduced in most band methods. The BLUE Grade 1 Sound Foundations publications are built on a range of one octave with expanded rhythms and other musical content.

Utopia Limited is the second-to-last of Gilbert and Sullivan's fourteen collaborations. Gilbert's libretto satirises limited liability companies, and particularly the idea that a bankrupt company could leave creditors unpaid without any liability to its owners. It performed much less frequently than most other G&S operas, mainly because the subject-matter and plot are too obscure for modern audiences.

A Musical Play by Michael and Jill Gallina Creativity, curiosity and problem-solving skills have long been the attributes associated with success. In this musical, the Muses of the Mind seek to remind children of these valuable intellectual gifts. By comparing the resolution of everyday problems with the achievements of some of the great creative minds of the past, students will learn about their own creative and intellectual potential. The staging instructions suggest that the main performance area be divided in half. One side depicts mini-scenes of everyday problems that are in need of thoughtful and creative solutions. The other half of the performance area is then used to portray mini-scenes, which provide parallel examples of how some of the world's greatest thinkers-Thomas Edison, Marie Curie, Albert Einstein, the Wright brothers-used their imaginations and creative powers to address challenges and problems. Using six characters who portray Muses of the Mind (Spark of Creativitiy, Titan of Tenacity, etc.), the children become more aware of their own creative abilities. Six other characters depict Enemies of Imagination and provide graphic examples of how Defeat, Frustration, etc. can inhibit our ability to experience the full range of our creative and intellectual powers. Designed for upper elementary/junior high students, Use Your Imagination can be performed by either a small ensemble or a cast of hundreds.

Creativity, curiosity and problem-solving skills have long been the attributes associated with success. In this musical, the Muses of the Mind seek to remind children of these valuable intellectual gifts. By comparing the resolution of everyday problems with the achievements of some of the great creative minds of the past, students will learn about their own creative and intellectual potential. The staging instructions suggest that the main performance area be divided in half. One side depicts mini-scenes of everyday problems that are in need of thoughtful and creative solutions. The other half of the performance area is then used to portray mini-scenes, which provide parallel examples of how some of the world's greatest thinkers - Thomas Edison, Marie Curie, Albert Einstein, the Wright brothers - used their imaginations and creative powers to address challenges and problems. Using six characters who portray Muses of the Mind (Spark of Creativitiy, Titan of Tenacity, etc.), the children become more aware of their own creative abilities. Six other characters depict Enemies of Imagination and provide graphic examples of how Defeat, Frustration, etc. can inhibit our ability to experience the full range of our creative and intellectual powers. Designed for upper elementary/junior high students, Use Your Imagination can be performed by either a small ensemble or a cast of hundreds.

Conjuring up visions of the old "Model T" truck, including the hand crank and honking horn, this tune has "cute" written all over it! Using the fundamental notes typically learned in the first semester of instruction, your students will "love" playing "UnThe Sound Foundations and Rising Band Series are carefully written to provide quality programming correlated to the first four semesters of band instruction. The Sound Foundations Series includes publications at two grade levels identifiable by color. The RED Grade .5 Sound Foundations Series is built upon the rhythmic skills and first six notes introduced in most band methods. The BLUE Grade 1 Sound Foundations publications are built on a range of one octave with expanded rhythms and other musical content.

U.Play.Plus Pops (Tenor Saxophone). Arranged by Victor López. For Tenor Saxophone. A & C Partbook; Mixed Instruments - Flexible Instrumentation. U.Play.Plus. Solo--A, Duet--B/C/D, Trio--C, Quartet--D. Pop/Rock. Grade 2.5; Grade 3. 24 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing (AP.36408).
ISBN 0739073885. Pop/Rock.
The U.Play.Plus Series, arranged by Victor López, provides solos, duets, trios, quartets, and larger ensembles with flexible instrumentation. Each book has a two-line score for every title. The top line (A) is the melody. The second line (B, C, or D) may be played as a duet with line A and is one of the four-part harmony lines. Adding instruments with B, C, and D lines will complete the harmony. Cue notes are included to fill in missing parts. Woodwinds, brass, strings, and percussion may play together, with or without the rhythm section accompaniment (Piano/Guitar/Score book) or the CD. The CD includes a concert Bb tuning note and two tracks for each song. The first is a demonstration track, and the second is the rhythm section accompaniment (piano, guitar, electric bass, and drums). Titles: Billie Jean * Blitzkrieg Bop * Don’t Stop Believing * Eye of the Tiger * Hey! Baby! * Know Your Enemy * Let’s Get Loud * Open Arms * (I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction * Wizard Wheezes (From Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince) * You Raise Me Up.Recorded Acc. Available.

U.Play.Plus Pops (Trumpet). Arranged by Victor López. For Trumpet. A & B Partbook; Mixed Instruments - Flexible Instrumentation. U.Play.Plus. Solo--A, Duet--B/C/D, Trio--C, Quartet--D. Pop/Rock. Grade 2.5; Grade 3. 24 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing (AP.36409).
ISBN 0739073893. Pop/Rock.
The U.Play.Plus Series, arranged by Victor López, provides solos, duets, trios, quartets, and larger ensembles with flexible instrumentation. Each book has a two-line score for every title. The top line (A) is the melody. The second line (B, C, or D) may be played as a duet with line A and is one of the four-part harmony lines. Adding instruments with B, C, and D lines will complete the harmony. Cue notes are included to fill in missing parts. Woodwinds, brass, strings, and percussion may play together, with or without the rhythm section accompaniment (Piano/Guitar/Score book) or the CD. The CD includes a concert Bb tuning note and two tracks for each song. The first is a demonstration track, and the second is the rhythm section accompaniment (piano, guitar, electric bass, and drums). Titles: Billie Jean * Blitzkrieg Bop * Don’t Stop Believing * Eye of the Tiger * Hey! Baby! * Know Your Enemy * Let’s Get Loud * Open Arms * (I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction * Wizard Wheezes (From Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince) * You Raise Me Up.Recorded Acc. Available.

U.Play.Plus Pops (Horn in F). Arranged by Victor López. For Horn in F. A & C Partbook; Mixed Instruments - Flexible Instrumentation. U.Play.Plus. Solo--A, Duet--B/C/D, Trio--C, Quartet--D. Pop/Rock. Grade 2.5; Grade 3. 24 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing (AP.36410).
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ISBN 0739073907. Pop/Rock.
The U.Play.Plus Series, arranged by Victor López, provides solos, duets, trios, quartets, and larger ensembles with flexible instrumentation. Each book has a two-line score for every title. The top line (A) is the melody. The second line (B, C, or D) may be played as a duet with line A and is one of the four-part harmony lines. Adding instruments with B, C, and D lines will complete the harmony. Cue notes are included to fill in missing parts. Woodwinds, brass, strings, and percussion may play together, with or without the rhythm section accompaniment (Piano/Guitar/Score book) or the CD. The CD includes a concert Bb tuning note and two tracks for each song. The first is a demonstration track, and the second is the rhythm section accompaniment (piano, guitar, electric bass, and drums). Titles: Billie Jean * Blitzkrieg Bop * Don’t Stop Believing * Eye of the Tiger * Hey! Baby! * Know Your Enemy * Let’s Get Loud * Open Arms * (I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction * Wizard Wheezes (From Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince) * You Raise Me Up.Recorded Acc. Available.

U.Play.Plus Pops (Violin). Arranged by Victor López. For Violin. A & B Partbook; Mixed Instruments - Flexible Instrumentation. U.Play.Plus. Solo--A, Duet--B/C/D, Trio--C, Quartet--D. Pop/Rock. Grade 2.5; Grade 3. 24 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing (AP.36412).
ISBN 0739073923. Pop/Rock.
The U.Play.Plus Series, arranged by Victor López, provides solos, duets, trios, quartets, and larger ensembles with flexible instrumentation. Each book has a two-line score for every title. The top line (A) is the melody. The second line (B, C, or D) may be played as a duet with line A and is one of the four-part harmony lines. Adding instruments with B, C, and D lines will complete the harmony. Cue notes are included to fill in missing parts. Woodwinds, brass, strings, and percussion may play together, with or without the rhythm section accompaniment (Piano/Guitar/Score book) or the CD. The CD includes a concert Bb tuning note and two tracks for each song. The first is a demonstration track, and the second is the rhythm section accompaniment (piano, guitar, electric bass, and drums). Titles: Billie Jean * Blitzkrieg Bop * Don’t Stop Believing * Eye of the Tiger * Hey! Baby! * Know Your Enemy * Let’s Get Loud * Open Arms * (I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction * Wizard Wheezes (From Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince) * You Raise Me Up.Recorded Acc. Available.

U.Play.Plus Pops (Viola). Arranged by Victor López. For Viola. A & C Partbook; Mixed Instruments - Flexible Instrumentation. U.Play.Plus. Solo--A, Duet--B/C/D, Trio--C, Quartet--D. Pop/Rock. Grade 2.5; Grade 3. 24 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing (AP.36413).
ISBN 0739073931. Pop/Rock.
The U.Play.Plus Series, arranged by Victor López, provides solos, duets, trios, quartets, and larger ensembles with flexible instrumentation. Each book has a two-line score for every title. The top line (A) is the melody. The second line (B, C, or D) may be played as a duet with line A and is one of the four-part harmony lines. Adding instruments with B, C, and D lines will complete the harmony. Cue notes are included to fill in missing parts. Woodwinds, brass, strings, and percussion may play together, with or without the rhythm section accompaniment (Piano/Guitar/Score book) or the CD. The CD includes a concert Bb tuning note and two tracks for each song. The first is a demonstration track, and the second is the rhythm section accompaniment (piano, guitar, electric bass, and drums). Titles: Billie Jean * Blitzkrieg Bop * Don’t Stop Believing * Eye of the Tiger * Hey! Baby! * Know Your Enemy * Let’s Get Loud * Open Arms * (I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction * Wizard Wheezes (From Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince) * You Raise Me Up.Recorded Acc. Available.

You've heard of the legendary Tyrannosaurus Rex. Well, this Tyrannosaurus ROCKS! Another fun one for Beginning Band by Mike Hannickel, it's as easy as can be but the kids will love it. If you have an old sousaphone and a baritone sax mouthpiece you can make a mighty Tyrann-o-Phone for the optional solo at the end of the piece. (Grade 1/2)

Movement I: Ichabod's Walk Movement II: Hessian's Ride Another exciting work from top-selling composer Kirt Mosier! The two-movement piece is based on The Legend of Sleep Hollow: the first section is an off-beat tango, and the second is a blazing musical chase over a motor rhythm. A thrilling ride!

Musically satisfying for players and listeners, the two Handel minuets flow one to the other, creating one piece. The parts fit together beautifully so ensemble can be achieved without interminable rehearsals. A wonderfully effective work with four players, and terrific for multi-piano festivities.

These two works (one by Gounod and the other by Schubert) are among the most popular and often used pieces at weddings and recitals. The simple accompaniment combined with the famous flowing melody makes either Ave Maria a great choice for soloist and keyboard (piano or organ) at various occasions.

These two works (one by Gounod and the other by Schubert) are among the most popular and often used pieces at weddings and recitals. The simple accompaniment combined with the famous flowing melody makes either Ave Maria a great choice for soloist and keyboard (piano or organ) at various occasions.

These two works (one by Gounod and the other by Schubert) are among the most popular and often used pieces at weddings and recitals. The simple accompaniment combined with the famous flowing melody makes either Ave Maria a great choice for soloist and keyboard (piano or organ) at various occasions.

These two works (one by Gounod and the other by Schubert) are among the most popular and often used pieces at weddings and recitals. The simple accompaniment combined with the famous flowing melody makes either Ave Maria a great choice for tenor saxophone and keyboard (piano or organ) at various occasions. (6:00)

These two works (one by Gounod and the other by Schubert) are among the most popular and often used pieces at weddings and recitals. The simple accompaniment combined with the famous flowing melody makes either Ave Maria a great choice for soloist and keyboard (piano or organ) at various occasions.

These two works (one by Gounod and the other by Schubert) are among the most popular and often used pieces at weddings and recitals. The simple accompaniment combined with the famous flowing melody makes either Ave Maria a great choice for soloist and keyboard (piano or organ) at various occasions.